“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” ― Mark Twain, Mark Twain: The Innocents Abroad/Roughing It Continue reading Quote of the week
Because there’s a weird social juxtaposition when flying 35,000+ feet above ground, I most always utilize the opportunity to share stories with the stranger rationing these four square feet with me. What is “stranger danger” in any other circumstance, conversations often become a meaningful, or otherwise informative experience. Continue reading Sharing stories at 35,000 feet
“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” ― Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky … Continue reading Quote of the week
I’m always looking for the best bang for my buck. Sometimes I decide it’s not spending much money, but spending time walking, talking, and popping in-and-out of coffee shops. Other times I say “hey, this may be the only time I’m here. Let’s see what all I can do.” For those of you who are traveling … Continue reading GoCard travel card
As small as my living space may be, with as limited dresser space as I have, I devote a whole drawer to my stationary. I have cards for every occasion with more blank sets then I literally have space for. Buying a new book of stamps is so exciting with all the different designs. Also, … Continue reading Postcards and the art of handwriting
Bonjour Brooke 